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Newspaper
The Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1873
Page
2
The notice outlines the Evening Star publication structure and delivery details. It lists advertising rates at 160 per line for agate types and provides the publisher’s address at the corner of Fourth and Vine Streets in Cincinnati Ohio.
The Evening Star surpasses all other state afternoon papers by more than five thousand in circulation. The margin indicates a clear lead, reflecting strong reader demand and market presence in the region.
The column attacks rail influence defeating a rate bill in Indiana and alleges Nevada senator Jenes is worth ten million, blaming legal speculation. It cites Chicago hog totals, port trade, printing a jab at rival papers, mileage reforms in Congress, and health board notes on prostitution with a sardonic tone.
Horace F. Clark, President of the Union Pacific, vows to end the dead head list to San Francisco. He faces scrutiny over thousands of free passes issued this year, including to Congress members and officials, prompting calls for reform and concerns about corruption and favoritism.
A report notes a perpetrator linked to United frauds involving forged documents and skinning shaver products. Authorities investigate the scheme and seize materials used in the forgery.
The figures show Ohio paying $14,905,220 and Pennsylvania $9,227,001 in 1872. Ohio has maintained a higher payment level since 1868, with a history of Ohio paying 25 percent more annually than Pennsylvania, which previously paid 50 percent more.
The Ohio House quickly passes a bill allowing townships to prohibit sale of intoxicating liquor by vote except for medicinal use. A resolution seeks inquiry into possible foul play in the Short Line Railroad bill. Another resolution requests Congress to amend the U.S. Constitution to elect senators by popular vote.
The report to the Legislature outlines three parts: statistics on wages, living costs, savings, and property. industry and labor movement data. and policy arguments on poverty, wages and hours. It urges ten hour factory days, machinery protection, and a 1875 state census focusing on labor and capital relations.
The piece praises Congress for directing the Secretary of the Treasury to take possession of the Louisville Canal and cut tolls to 25 cents per ton. It notes the canal operated since 1881 and has generated over 5.17 million dollars in tolls, arguing Ohio River commerce should not face heavy levies and urging further toll reductions to keep the canal viable and well maintained.
A St. Louis Globe notice reports Utah silver mines attracting local interest. The article notes the sector's growing activity and suggests the region may rival continental mines, with emphasis on promising ore yields and exploration prospects.
Metropolitan police seized Odd-Fellows Hall where the fusion Legislature was in session. Governor McEnery and members of both houses were arrested and confined in the first district jail.
Topeka March 6 the legislative committee to investigate Pomeroy will report today. The majority report signed by the chairman and three members sustains the charges by substantial proof. The minority report signed by three members says the charges were not proved. York stood in his seat yesterday and plans to pursue criminal prosecution against Pomeroy for bribery.
Speaker presents a communication from William Zieger denying misuse of state funds and proposing a judicial inquiry. The House impeaches him and the Senate forms a trial committee. Ex-treasurer Mundi, now in St Louis, takes blame for the deficit and describes how funds supported a lumber firm. Regular session ends Friday. impeachment may force an extra Senate session.
Major C H Blackburn for Kid Lytle filed a motion for a new trial and bill of exceptions in Police Court. The case questions the law’s validity as alleged thieves are tried within city limits. The boy received 30 days hard labor in the Workhouse and a $50 fine plus costs.
The convention reassembled at one o clock and the Credentials Committee reported the Fifth Ward contested ticket as the legal delegates. Names were placed in nomination for delegates to the Constitution's Convention and a motion allowed five names to be voted on at once with majority determining the winners.
Real estate transfers listed for Wednesday March 5 show multiple transactions. J A Laws and wife sell 9598-108 acres in Symmes Township to J H Laws. William Helwig transfers to William Helwig Jr. a lot on the west side of Lition arene with specific dimensions. Grotenkemper and wife convey an undivided half of 26 lots in Ernst's subdivision of King Garden to the Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton railroad. Additional entries include leasehold transfers on Baymiller, and parcels within St Johns and Catholic Cemetery areas, with several other named grantees and lot descriptions in various blocks and streets.
The market report notes firming in some items at 40c for mixed ear and costs, moderate legal demand with price changes, rye-qat valuations, Burley and other tobaccos with varied demand, and active but light offerings. Bulk meats show large future sales with spot support. bacon and lard demand remains moderate to strong, with several price points listed.
A fragmented market update shows cattle receipts at 2,217 head with steady demand and prices around 350. Wheat, corn, and oats quotes are scattered, with strong attention to grain futures and dairy items. An accommodation train note offers returns for ticket office.
Societies and lodges including Excelsior Me Damon Lodge Pythias Goethe Ivy Maxon Street Hall Ohio and Improved Order of Bed Men with locations at sixth and Joba corner venues and Tuesday meetings noted in a messy OCR fragment.
Readable fragments show a railway mention involving Pittsburgh Cincinnati and St Louis lines with references to Miami and Mandilute. Details are unclear but indicate a historical transport listing or timetable snippet.
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